Powerhead modification

[Walter]

Why?

 

[Ray2]

Why not?
Ray

 

[Amphibious]

unless it's for Comercial Harvest or Predator protection it always seemed like cheating to me.... Never met a fish they didn't have a gun big enough for....

 

[Rick Murchison]

I would never use a powerhead on a game fish. Just wouldn't do it. It's not necessary and it ruins too much meat.
When I was using powerheads we were ignorant; we were trying to rid our waters of sharks, because we believed all sharks were nothing but maniacal killing machines, dangerous and also eating the game fish.
I haven't used a powerhead in over 40 years.
Rick

 

[Ray2]

Rick,I agree,it does ruin alot of meat unless its a head shot but then I not using a 12 ga shell either!Using a powerhead is effective only on certain angles(like head on or broadside)a paralizer can cover the rest,As for cheating,whats the difference between putting a spear into a fish than a bullet?the object is to kill it quickly isn't it? you still have to get close to it.I havent heard a good argument not to use one yet nor do I expect to,emotions run high on this subject and thats it (an emotional argument) just like gun control.Emote away
Thanks
Ray

 

[Rick Murchison]

Rick,I agree,it does ruin alot of meat unless its a head shot

Some of the best meat on a nice sized game fish is cheek meat and throat meat. The simple fact is that a powerhead, regardless of size or where it hits, ruins more meat than a spear. That alone is reason enough for me, a gustatory kind of guy, to use a spear instead. No emotion, just quantity, quality and taste.
Good hunting...
Rick

 

[Ray2]

Ok Rick next chance I get I will repent for my evil thoughts,to the spear godAll I wanted to know was if anybody had removed the spring on a powerhead.I value your knowledge and wisdom in all things diving so lets just agree to disagree and leave it at that.
Thanks
Ray

 

[Walter]

Just make sure it's legal to harvest fish in that manner in your area. In many locations, taking fish with a powerhead is illegal.

 

[Ray2]

Just make sure it's legal to harvest fish in that manner in your area. In many locations, taking fish with a powerhead is illegal.

Thanks Walter,
It is illegal in FL.state waters,you have to be in international waters.Your warning is well taken as you may lose all your gear and alot of money,no fun in that!I will follow all the related laws covering this,it's the only way.
Ray